Evan Mathis vs. Geno Atkins

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Geno Atkins vs. Evan Mathis is one of the best individual matchups of the 2012 season.

Despite playing on a much maligned offensive line, Mathis is one of the better guards in the league—take this sentence from Pro Football Focus as evidence: "Left guard Evan Mathis is by far our highest ranked guard in 2012."

Atkins, on the other hand, is arguably the most underrated defender in all of football.

From his defensive tackle spot, this third-year pro has a ridiculous 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles on the year.

There really isn't an interior defensive lineman who's better at penetrating the backfield.